Horley Town Council Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Responsible Financial Officer
A unique job opportunity!
Salary Scale SCP: 39 - 41 (£51,928 - £54,143 per annum) Plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evenings for meetings
Horley is a growing, ambitious and welcoming town and the Council plays a central role in shaping its future. As Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Responsible Financial Officer, you will support the Chief Executive Officer in providing steady, confident leadership across the organisation, helping ensure the Council remains resilient, transparent and well-governed as Horley continues to expand.
This is a senior role with statutory responsibility for the Council’s financial management. You will lead budgeting, reporting and compliance, ensuring public funds are managed responsibly and that councillors receive clear, well-reasoned financial advice. Alongside this, you will support committee business, strengthen governance processes, and help modernise systems and ways of working.
You will play a key part in delivering the Town Plan 2022–27 and shaping the next strategic cycle, contributing insight and direction as the Council prepares for future organisational change, including unitarisation in 2027. Working within a small, committed officer team, you will help maintain a cohesive, high performing environment that reflects Horley’s values of integrity, collaboration and community impact.
How to apply
Please request a candidate pack from our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Applications must be received by 12pm on Wednesday, 7th October 2026
Interviews will be held on the 15th and 16th October 2026 (Between 2pm and 4pm)
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council’s HR advisor, ‘James Corrigan’, at Council HR & Governance Support on 07805 472859.
Horley Town Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Confident Committed
